This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ E
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ICARE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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